Z28_KID_2005

I am looking for a Bellhousing to go from my 305 in my camaro to a t5 transition i got from a friend. I have a mechanical linkage clutch system and pedals off a 82 camaro parts car i have that had a 4 speed in it and i would like to find a t5 bellhousing for a mechanical linkage clutch. If anyoen has one laying around email me at mspierling@my.madonna.edu

Rich2279

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If you decide to go w/ a hydraulic setup, I have that type of bellhousing.

Jupiter

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Aside from the difficulties in adapting the mechanicals to the frame and
the inefficient mechanical clutch system in general this is not a smart or
cost effective move at all.

I have an 82 bird that came with the 4 speed and mechanical clutch. What
a piece of crap. The original bell crank was made of good all American
steel. It lasted till 1996 before it was so worn out i had to replace it.
Needless to say ALL the replacements i have found are made of the worst
steel on the planet, Chinese steel. The first replacement bent the first
time i pressed the clutch pedal after install. Am on the second one and
though it hasn't bent, it is already worn out. These linkage parts are not
cheap and ALWAYS sloppy after a couple of months of use. The ball crank
needed on the frame causes the frame to flex and crack needing
reinforcement after years of use.

BEST SOLUTION IMHO
Get you a 5 speed hydraulic pedal/master cylinder setup and a hydraulic
throw out bearing rather then a slave cylinder setup. This is cheaper and
WAY more efficient. I usually see pedal setups for about $75 with and
without master cylinder. Master cylinders are cheap. Hydraulic throw out
bearings run about $100 to $175 depending on which tranny your using.
You should not need to replace the bellhousing if using a hydraulic bearing.

I have been researching this for some time now so i can do the swap
myself. Currently in the market for the 5 speed hydraulic pedal setup.

Bearings
http://www.howeracing.com/c-534-throw-out-bearings.aspx

Z28_KID_2005

Well Thanks for the input however im still planing on using the mechanical linkage i have. I have the entire clutch setup everything i need off a 82 with a 4 speed and its in excellent condition not worn out not bent up or anything and i never had one single problem with it when i used to drive the old 82 with the 4 speed. That is except for the one time it broke loose from the frame just like you were talking about but i cant really blame that on the linkage it was the frame that broke after all. Its not a lot of money to set it up with a hydraulic like you said but i already have everything i need for the mechanical linkage minus the bellhousing because gm had to go and tilt the t5 in the camaro's so i figure if i can get the right bellhousing itll be cheaper and i personally prefer mechanical linkage over hydraulic. And i must admit i kinda wana salvage something out of the old 82 for my new project since it was my first car. And my cousin has a old ranger and so far i have helped him replace the slave cylinder twice and the master cylinder once so i have little faith in hydraulic clutches although he probably just has so many problems because its a ford.